About Me

Jessica Duke, The Ancestor Detector, was born and raised in Georgia and spent her teen years in Tennessee. An "explorer" in her own right - much like her pioneer ancestors - she left the comforting familiarity of the South and moved to Los Angeles, California, at the age of 18, to attend college. Upon graduating from the University of Southern California School of Cinema-Television in 2001, she decided to relocate to Las Vegas, Nevada, where she has been a resident ever since. She enjoys photography, event planning and volunteering for various groups in Las Vegas.
Jessica Duke is a member of the National Association of Professional Women. She is also an active member in numerous hereditary organizations and genealogical societies, including the Association of Professional Genealogists and the National Genealogical Society. She travels throughout the Southeastern United States often and conducts research at the Family History Library in Salt Lake City, Utah, several times a year. Jessica also regularly attends national and regional genealogy conferences. She is currently pursuing Board Certification.